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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015031419 · 3/24/2015 · ACH Foods, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
ACH Foods, Inc.
Location
6400 S. Archer Road, SUMMIT, ILLINOIS, 60501
NAICS
311999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was observing palletized material moving down a conveyor. She noticed the sprocket and chain power transmission mechanism rubbing against the conveyor frame. While showing the maintenance lead the problem, she pointed her finger in the direction of the sprocket and chain and set off the photo eye, which activated the chain. Her right middle fingertip got caught and amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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